New Courses for 2025-2026

Science

LIFE SCIENCE: BIOLOGY 

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BI01R

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9, 10, 11, 12

40 Weeks

Life Science: Biology Exam

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Life Science: Biology – is a New York State Science Learning Standards (NYSSLS) aligned course. Through the inclusion of science and engineering practices (SEP), cross cutting concepts (CCC) and disciplinary core ideas (DCI), this course is designed to give students a broad, in-depth background in a diversity of biological concepts.

Skills covered in this course include but are not limited to: Analyzing & Interpreting data, Constructing explanations & Designing solutions, Developing & using models.  Topics covered in the course include biochemistry, cells, plants and animals, human physiology, reproduction and development, genetics, biotechnology, evolution, ecology, and scientific methodology. This course emphasizes hands -on experiences.

A minimum of 1200 minutes of laboratory experiences with the inclusion of satisfactory completion of the three NYS Biology investigations are required above and beyond the five periods per week of classroom instructional seat time.  

LIFE SCIENCE: BIOLOGY LAB 

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BI01L

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Registered in Life Science: Biology

9, 10, 11, 12

40 Weeks (3 TIMES PER CYCLE)

Life Science: Biology Exam

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Life Science: Biology Lab – A minimum of 1200 minutes of laboratory experiences with the inclusion of satisfactory completion of the three NYS Biology investigations are required above and beyond the five periods per week of classroom instructional seat time. 

EARTH and SPACE SCIENCES 

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ER01R

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9, 10, 11, 12

40 Weeks

Earth and Space Sciences Exam

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EARTH AND SPACE SCIENCES - is a New York State Science Learning Standards (NYSSLS) aligned course. Through the inclusion of science and engineering practices (SEP), cross cutting concepts (CCC) and disciplinary core ideas (DCI), this course is designed to give students a broad, in-depth background in a diversity of biological concepts.

Skills covered in this course include but are not limited to: Analyzing & Interpreting data, Constructing explanations & Designing solutions, Developing & using models. Topics covered in this course include but are not limited to: earth and space, systems of matter & energy, natural resources, earth & the solar system, plate tectonics, earth's changing surface, the atmosphere, earth's history, human activity and the earth.

A minimum of 1200 minutes of laboratory experiences with the inclusion of satisfactory completion of the three NYS Earth and Space Science investigations are required above and beyond the five periods per week of classroom instructional seat time.  

EARTH and SPACE SCIENCES LAB

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Registered in Regents Earth and Space Sciences

9, 10, 11, 12

40 Weeks (3 TIMES PER CYCLE)

Earth and Space Sciences Exam

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Earth and Space Sciences Lab – A minimum of 1200 minutes of laboratory experiences with the inclusion of satisfactory completion of the three NYS Earth and Space Sciences investigations are required above and beyond the five periods per week of classroom instructional seat time. 

PHYSICAL SCIENCE: CHEMISTRY (NYSSLS)

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CZ03R

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9, 10, 11, 12

40 Weeks

Physical Science:  Chemistry Exam

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PHYSICAL SCIENCE: CHEMISTRY-  is a New York State Science Learning Standards (NYSSLS) aligned course. Through the inclusion of science and engineering practices (SEP), cross cutting concepts (CCC) and disciplinary core ideas (DCI), this course is designed to give students a broad, in-depth background in a diversity of biological concepts.

Skills covered in this course include but are not limited to: Analyzing & Interpreting data, Constructing explanations & Designing solutions, Developing & using models.  Topics covered in the course include but is not limited to: atoms, elements, molecules, energy, energy transfer, chemistry of climate change, chemical reactions, chemistry of ocean acidification, structure and properties of matter. This course emphasizes hands -on experiences through storylining.

A minimum of 1200 minutes of laboratory experiences with the inclusion of satisfactory completion of the NYS Chemistry investigations are required above and beyond the five periods per week of classroom instructional seat time. 

PHYSICAL SCIENCE: CHEMISTRY LAB (NYSSLS)

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Registered in Physical Science: Chemistry

9, 10, 11, 12

40 Weeks (3 TIMES PER CYCLE)

Physical Science:  Chemistry Exam

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Physical Science: Chemistry Lab (NYSSLS) Lab – A minimum of 1200 minutes of laboratory experiences with the inclusion of satisfactory completion of the three NYS Chemistry investigations are required above and beyond the five periods per week of classroom instructional seat time. 

PHYSICAL SCIENCE: PHYSICS (NYSSLS)

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PY04R

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11, 12

40 Weeks

Physical Science:  Physics Exam

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PHYSICAL SCIENCE: PHYSICS-  is a New York State Science Learning Standards (NYSSLS) aligned course. Through the inclusion of science and engineering practices (SEP), cross cutting concepts (CCC) and disciplinary core ideas (DCI), this course is designed to give students a broad, in-depth background in a diversity of biological concepts.

Skills covered in this course include but are not limited to: Analyzing & Interpreting data, Constructing explanations & Designing solutions, Developing & using models.  Topics covered in the course include but is not limited to: waves and electromagnetic radiation, conservation of energy, energy transfer, forces and interaction.  This course emphasizes hands -on experiences through storylining.

A minimum of 1200 minutes of laboratory experiences with the inclusion of satisfactory completion of the NYS Physics investigations are required above and beyond the five periods per week of classroom instructional seat time. 

PHYSICAL SCIENCE: PHYSICS LAB (NYSSLS)

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Registered Physical Science: Physics

11, 12

40 Weeks (3 TIMES PER CYCLE)

Regents Physics Exam

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Physical Science: Physics Lab (NYSSLS) Lab – A minimum of 1200 minutes of laboratory experiences with the inclusion of satisfactory completion of the three NYS Physics investigations are required above and beyond the five periods per week of classroom instructional seat time. 

Social Studies

ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP) AFRICAN AMERICAN STUDIES

Possible College Credit

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HA04P

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11, 12

40 Weeks

Advanced Placement Exam in African American Studies

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Drawing from the expertise and experience of college faculty and teachers across the country, the course is designed to offer high school students an evidence-based introduction to African American studies. The interdisciplinary course reaches into a variety of fields—literature, the arts and humanities, political science, geography, and science—to explore the vital contributions and experiences of African Americans.NB: Institutions of higher education may grant college credit to students who earn a passing score on the AP exam that is offered at the end of this course.